Former WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney believes signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing gives him the best opportunity to become a two-time world champion, even though questions remain over the promotion’s relationship with boxing’s sanctioning bodies.
The Australian veteran officially joined Zuffa Boxing this week after winning his last two fights to work his way back into world title contention. Rather than focus on the uncertainty surrounding the promotion, Moloney said he came away convinced he had made the right career move after traveling to Las Vegas to meet with Zuffa officials before signing his contract.
“I love what Zuffa are doing with the sport and the changes they’re trying to make,” Moloney said to The Punch podcast. “They’re great operators, mate, and great people.
“When you see the way they operate and the guys that are involved in Zuffa, I just feel like there’s no way this isn’t going to be a success.”
Moloney revealed he agreed to a five-fight deal and hopes to fight three times a year, with his goal remaining another world championship before considering a run at Zuffa’s own title.
The 35-year-old admitted the biggest unknown is how the sanctioning bodies will treat fighters signed to Zuffa. He currently holds high rankings with several organizations and hopes the promotion’s fighters will continue receiving world title opportunities.
“My focus has been to win one of those four big belts,” Moloney said. “I’ve obviously done that with winning the WBO world title and obviously want to become champion again.
“I hope there’s not too much pushback or too many hurdles with signing with Zuffa, but we’ll just have to see what happens. I’ll do my job and keep winning.”
If those opportunities become unavailable, Moloney said he would gladly pursue the Zuffa championship instead, believing it could eventually become one of boxing’s most respected titles.
“I believe in what they’re producing,” Moloney said. “I think that’s going to be a belt that’s pretty sought after in the years to come.”
Moloney also disclosed that Zuffa plans to stage events in Australia and expects to make his promotional debut before the end of the year, with September or October his preferred timetable.
Michael Collins is a senior writer at Boxing247.com (East Side Boxing) and has covered world championship boxing since 2012. Respected for his measured reporting and technical insight, he delivers expert analysis on elite fighters, contenders, and the evolving global fight landscape.
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Last Updated on 2026/07/08 at 1:15 AM